#asktheexperts my baby putting 2 fingers in mouth not sucking milk what should I do

2 Answers

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year ago

A. finger, thumb, hand,things insertion in the oral cavity is very normal at this stage and usually it is due to teething pain the child is experiencing along with inflammation and pain in the gums. just maintain hygiene of the child finger as well as any type of things which goes inside the oral cavity and also try to maintain the hygiene of your finger when you are touching the hands of the child. to decrease the teething pain you can press the gums of the child and if the child is very irritable and crying for pain you can give paracetamolz also. it is a self limiting habit and no treatment is required. but if hygiene is not maintained then dirty things going inside the oral cavity can cause infection fever vomiting and loose motions.

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year ago

A. Teething could be happening with your child and probably which is why the child is sucking on its finger because it gives a lot of relief when they bite onto something with their gums because they have too much of irritation and itching in the gums so bottle feeding maybe that will help

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